LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Janet Vargas, LMHC
I believe that everyone has the right to live the life they imagine for themselves. Each of us has a right to feel safe, respected, protected and loved. I have been a psychotherapist for the past twenty years. I chose this profession because I wanted to continue to grow and explore life to its fullest in a work environment that generates positivity. I have worked extensively with the HIV/AIDS community, engaged in comprehensive therapy with sexual abuse and trauma clients, along with a focus on work/life balance concerns. I focus on the client’s strengths, and goals, and explore one's thoughts, past experiences, and belief systems.
I utilize different therapeutic dynamics including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, EMDR, Play, and Art Therapy. I offer a collaborative, eclectic, non-judgmental approach to help people better negotiate the imbalances in their lives and help them identify and achieve their goals. Change is always possible.
I am optimistic that together we can work on finding the therapeutic approach that best meets your needs. I look forward to helping you commit to achieving the life and reality you desire and deserve.
SPECIALTIES
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
ISSUES
Behavioral Issues
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Grief
Stress
Transgender
MENTAL HEALTH
Elderly Persons Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
SEXUALITY
Bisexual
LGBTQ+
Lesbian
Ethnicity: Hispanic and Latino
AGE
Elders (65+)
Adults
Teen
COMMUNITIES
Blind Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Adlerian
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Eclectic
Existential
Feminist
Humanistic
Jungian
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Florida Atlantic University
Master of Science, Nova Southeastern University